137 Fern Desijsrn {Davallia Bullatd). 
Made in the shape of lantern. 
138 Chabo-hiba {Thuya Obtusa Nanus). (See No. 4.) 
Combination of the shapes of " Jikka " and " Neagari." Note 
its peculiar shape of the trunk, which is very seldom seen. 
Trained by Chokiohi, the chief gardener of Yanaka Botanical 
Garden. Age, 65 years. Height, 20 inches. Pot, Seiji. 
139 BonKei. (See G.) 
The whole figure made of Hego, or root of Tree Fern. It is 
representing Amano-iwaya (ancient cliff house, which has the 
connection with the Japanese history). The picture-frame-like 
gate on the front of the cavern is called Torie, or sacred gate. 
Observe a cottage Inside of the cavern. 
140 Taisan-Chiku {Bambusa Vulgaris). 
(See No. 31 for the description.) Two stems with one new 
sprout. Height, 48 inches. Pot, native wood. 
141 Senbon-Chiku (Bambusa Senbonee). (See No. 35.) 
It is a very rare specimen of the kind. Height, 40 inches. Pot, 
native wood. 
143 Kiara {Taxus Tra^tva). (See No. 31.) 
An ornamental Evergreen. Perfectly hardy. Age, 15 years. 
Height, 15 inches. Pot, Kenzan. 
143 Chabo-hiba ( r/^cjj/a Oblusa Nanus). (See No. 4.) 
Of the standard "Jikka" shape, trained Ijy Furnkawa, of 
Amakusa. Age, 40 years. Height, 16 inches. Pot, Seiji. 
144 Sa^o Palm {Cycas Revoluta). (See No. 3.) 
Nineteen leaves in elegant condition. Length of the leaves, 27 
inches. Diameter of the bulb, 7 inches. Height, 26 inches. 
Pot, blue and white. 
145 BonKei. (See G.) 
Eepresenting the view of Saru-bashi (monkey bridge), which 
is known the most dangerous bridge to cross over, the bridge 
being narrow, the cliffs of on both sides being precipitous and 
the valley being wonderfully deep. Ibuki, Maranta, Nandina, 
Bougainvillea and Ferns grown vigorously on the scene. 
Height, 16 inches. Dish, native wood. 
146 Shuro-Chikn {Rhapis Flabelliformis). (See No. 16.) 
Eleven stems in splendid condition. An evergreen, suited for 
a house ornamentation. Height, 32 inches. Pot, Seiji. 
147 Cabinet Ornament. 
Three distinct varieties of ferns and a Himebitari growing har- 
moniously on Hego. It is a cute ornamentation for a table or 
a cabinet. Height, 11 inches. Pot, creamy white. 
148 Chabo-liiba (r^«)« C>i5/z^ja). (See No. 4.) 
It is a best specimen of the kind. Obtained from the Sugamo 
Garden, of Tokio, and imported into this country two years ago. 
It was first trained by Zarucho, a master of the gardeners, and 
succeeded by Kinko, one of his favorite pupils. The shape of 
the tree is a horizontal ''Jikka." (See G.) Age, over a cen- 
tury. Height, 25 inches. Pot, Seiji. 
149 Sago Palm {Hoso). (See No. 19.) 
Three main stalks with two small branch bulbs. Twelve 
leaves in elegant condition. Age, 45 years. Height, 12 inches. 
Pot, Seiji, lotus shaped. 
150 He^O {Cyathea Spinulosa). (See No. 25.) 
Six leaves well developed and in very good condition. Length 
of the leaves, 16 inches. Height, 13 inches. Pot, blue and 
white. 
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